Secondary Education, AA

Social Sciences/Human Services Division

This program is designed to prepare the student to enter a baccalaureate program in Elementary Education/Secondary Education on the junior level. Most four-year education programs require that students be accepted for candidacy before they take any courses in the education department. The requirement for candidacy is approximately 45-48 credits. It is the responsibility of students to check with the receiving (transfer) institution and with their faculty advisor to identify the requirements for the receiving institution.

Most institutions, however, have similar requirements. In order to be eligible for candidacy most schools require the following:

A grade of “C” or better in the following general education requirements:

Students must pass the Praxis I exam (information available at www.ets.org). Additionally, students must earn a minimum GPA (grade point average) of 3.0. These requirements should be completed as close as possible to the minimum 45 credits so that when students apply for candidacy at their receiving institution, they will be accepted immediately and will be eligible to register for the school’s education courses.

Secondary Education

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

Describe the multidimensional aspects of classroom teaching in public and private school systems.

Analyze and relate historical, social, economic, and philosophic bases for current practice and trends in education.

Suggested Electives (8 Credit Hours)

Courses selected as electives will depend upon the institution to which you will transfer. It is essential that you consult with a Faculty Advisor for assistance in selecting elective courses. However, it is the responsibility of students to meet with an admissions representative from the four-year institution to determine its transfer policies.